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James Taylor - Long Ago And Far Away live 1972 with Carole King
published: 14 Nov 2015
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James Taylor - Long Ago And Far Away (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)
In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 1970.
‘'In Concert" was produced by the BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James" had released earlier that same year.
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved. Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: https://bit.ly/3jApW2o.
Long Ago and Far Away – James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moo...
published: 06 Nov 2020
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James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away [HD]
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem." The lyrics are below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head...
published: 16 Oct 2020
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James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away (Lyrics) [HD]
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem". The lyrics are in the video and below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being s...
published: 06 Apr 2021
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James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away (BBC in Concert, Nov 13, 1971)
"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early 1970s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1971, James was 23 years old and appeared for the second time on "In Concert."
In this restored footage, James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away". This song was released earlier that year on this third studio album "Mudslide Slim And The Blue Horizon."
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved. Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: https://bit.ly/3jApW2o.
LYRICS
Long Ago And Far Away by James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I s...
published: 04 Mar 2022
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Long Ago And Far Away - James Taylor (with Joni Mitchel)
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published: 19 Sep 2012
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LOOK at ELVIS' HANDS as he LEAVES STAGE FOR THE LAST TIME EVER...it's a KARATE Signal #shorts
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As Elvis leaves the stage in his final concert tour, he makes a hand gesture. I can reveal that it is a KARATE hand gesture- specifically KENPO KARATE. Now, there is a lot fake news that it is something more sinister, but Elvis made a similar gesture before this concert as he was waiting backstage. Perhaps the reason Elvis made this gesture is that Kenpo master Ed Parker was his bodyguard for this tour. Ed can be seen just behind Elvis as he leavers the stage. This was Elvis' last-ever concert tour; this sensational clip is from Rapid City June 21, 1977 and was one of the shows which was professionally filmed for TV. The tour ended on June 26 with a great show in Indianapo...
published: 09 Sep 2021
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Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made It Obvious
Ed Sullivan, an iconic figure in American television history, was the host of The Ed Sullivan Show a groundbreaking variety show that aired from 1948 to 1971. Throughout its run, Sullivan became known for showcasing a diverse range of performers and guests, from musicians to comedians, actors, and more. However, like any show host, Sullivan had his preferences and individuals he did not particularly favor, leading to a few notable bans and strained relationships with certain guests.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
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published: 14 Oct 2023
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published: 20 Jan 2023
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James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY" Live at The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY"
Live at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, March 1994.
Specially shot for the music series “Loudon and Co”, presented by Loudon Wainwright III. BBC Scotland.
With an impeccable band - Carlos Vega on percussion, Don Grolnick on piano, and Jimmy Johnson on bass.
Director: Maureen White
Producer: May Miller
To catch up on news, forthcoming gigs, videos and guitar lessons from James Taylor please visit: https://www.jamestaylor.com/home/
Also, it would be utterly remiss not to point you in the direction of Leland Sklar, bassist on many seminal recordings of the 20th Century including JT, an inspiration to many, and the backbone of so many seriously great recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw
More from this rare concert comi...
published: 31 Dec 2020
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James Taylor - Long Ago And Far Away (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)
In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 19...
In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 1970.
‘'In Concert" was produced by the BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James" had released earlier that same year.
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved. Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: https://bit.ly/3jApW2o.
Long Ago and Far Away – James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
Why is this song so sad
These are the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
Is just a word I’ve heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
Why is the song I sing so sad
Dreaming the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
To love to love to love
Oh no no no no
#JamesTaylor #JT #LongAgoAndFarAway
🎵 NEW ALBUM 🎵
https://found.ee/JTAmericanStandard
🌟 FOLLOW JAMES ON SOCIAL 🌟
https://www.facebook.com/JamesTaylor/
https://www.instagram.com/jamestaylor_com/
https://twitter.com/jamestaylor_com
🌐 VISIT THE WEBSITE 🌐
https://www.jamestaylor.com/
✉️ JOIN THE MAILING LIST ✉️
https://www.jamestaylor.com/mailinglist/
🎸 FREE GUITAR LESSONS BY JAMES 🎸
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4C7B31793C012820
https://wn.com/James_Taylor_Long_Ago_And_Far_Away_(Bbc_In_Concert,_11_16_1970)
In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 1970.
‘'In Concert" was produced by the BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James" had released earlier that same year.
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved. Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: https://bit.ly/3jApW2o.
Long Ago and Far Away – James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
Why is this song so sad
These are the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
Is just a word I’ve heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
Why is the song I sing so sad
Dreaming the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
To love to love to love
Oh no no no no
#JamesTaylor #JT #LongAgoAndFarAway
🎵 NEW ALBUM 🎵
https://found.ee/JTAmericanStandard
🌟 FOLLOW JAMES ON SOCIAL 🌟
https://www.facebook.com/JamesTaylor/
https://www.instagram.com/jamestaylor_com/
https://twitter.com/jamestaylor_com
🌐 VISIT THE WEBSITE 🌐
https://www.jamestaylor.com/
✉️ JOIN THE MAILING LIST ✉️
https://www.jamestaylor.com/mailinglist/
🎸 FREE GUITAR LESSONS BY JAMES 🎸
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4C7B31793C012820
- published: 06 Nov 2020
- views: 532926
2:19
James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away [HD]
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole ...
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem." The lyrics are below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been and what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas and bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end?
Why is this song I sing so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
Loving the love I love to love to love to love
Oh no, no, no, no
Songwriter: James Taylor
[Lyrics from LyricFind]
Personnel: James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, Danny Kortchmar – congas, Carole King – piano, Leland Sklar – bass guitar, Russ Kunkel – drums, Joni Mitchell – backing vocals.
Wikipedia states:
"Long Ago and Far Away" is a song written by James Taylor and first released on his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. It was the follow up single to You've Got a Friend and became a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in Canada, and made the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. It has also been covered by New York Voices and Johnny Mathis.
Taylor wrote "Long Ago and Far Away" in 1970, about a year before it was recorded for Mud Slide Slim. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals and Carole King plays piano. It is a sad song that Taylor biographer Timothy White calls "among the most wistful of Taylor's vast catalogue of secular hymns." The theme of the song is how things don't turn out as planned, how dreams don't usually match the ultimate reality and how expectations don't last. The lyrics describe a young man whose dreams have not come true. The lyrics evoke a motif common in Taylor's songs, that of the sea and sailing away for one reason or another. Other images in the lyrics include "tender dreams" and "broken glass." Towards the end of the song the singer asks why his song is so sad. The phrase "long ago and far away" never appears in the lyrics. Rather, Taylor sings that "Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game." In 1998 Taylor noted that the lyrics in the second verse "Love is just a word I've heard when things are being said" was the "most coherent" part of the song for him at that time, stating that "it is a musing on the nature of expectations, and how they don't last.
Critic Al Rudis notes a resemblance between some of the melody of "Long Ago and Far Away" and that of "Sunny Skies," a song from Taylor's prior album Sweet Baby James. Journalist Peggy Mulloy Glad regards it as an example of how Taylor can use his vocal and guitar playing to "communicate the pain, melancholy and desires that most people experience but few can express." Musicologist James Perone explains that one of Taylor's means of achieving this is that "some of the melodic notes touch and linger on the upper extensions of the chords. He explains that this may be heard as mild dissonances, which may imply sadness. The dissonances also give the song a jazz feel, which is enhanced by Danny Kortchmar's conga-playing. Perone also points out that the song uses many chords that include notes beyond the standard three-note triad.
Author Dave Thompson described the song as "slight." But Rudis considers it a "nice dreamy number." Author Ian Halperin regards it as the most daring song on Mud Slide Slim. Thirteen years after its initial release, critic Doug Robinson called it a "lesser known gem." Rolling Stone Album Guide critic Mark Coleman considered it the one song on Mud Slide Slim that wasn't sappy or flaccid. Taylor himself considers it "a sentimental song, but good."
"Long Ago and Far Away" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It reached number 12 in Canada, as well as number 9 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
https://wn.com/James_Taylor_Long_Ago_And_Far_Away_Hd
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem." The lyrics are below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been and what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas and bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end?
Why is this song I sing so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
Loving the love I love to love to love to love
Oh no, no, no, no
Songwriter: James Taylor
[Lyrics from LyricFind]
Personnel: James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, Danny Kortchmar – congas, Carole King – piano, Leland Sklar – bass guitar, Russ Kunkel – drums, Joni Mitchell – backing vocals.
Wikipedia states:
"Long Ago and Far Away" is a song written by James Taylor and first released on his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. It was the follow up single to You've Got a Friend and became a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in Canada, and made the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. It has also been covered by New York Voices and Johnny Mathis.
Taylor wrote "Long Ago and Far Away" in 1970, about a year before it was recorded for Mud Slide Slim. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals and Carole King plays piano. It is a sad song that Taylor biographer Timothy White calls "among the most wistful of Taylor's vast catalogue of secular hymns." The theme of the song is how things don't turn out as planned, how dreams don't usually match the ultimate reality and how expectations don't last. The lyrics describe a young man whose dreams have not come true. The lyrics evoke a motif common in Taylor's songs, that of the sea and sailing away for one reason or another. Other images in the lyrics include "tender dreams" and "broken glass." Towards the end of the song the singer asks why his song is so sad. The phrase "long ago and far away" never appears in the lyrics. Rather, Taylor sings that "Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game." In 1998 Taylor noted that the lyrics in the second verse "Love is just a word I've heard when things are being said" was the "most coherent" part of the song for him at that time, stating that "it is a musing on the nature of expectations, and how they don't last.
Critic Al Rudis notes a resemblance between some of the melody of "Long Ago and Far Away" and that of "Sunny Skies," a song from Taylor's prior album Sweet Baby James. Journalist Peggy Mulloy Glad regards it as an example of how Taylor can use his vocal and guitar playing to "communicate the pain, melancholy and desires that most people experience but few can express." Musicologist James Perone explains that one of Taylor's means of achieving this is that "some of the melodic notes touch and linger on the upper extensions of the chords. He explains that this may be heard as mild dissonances, which may imply sadness. The dissonances also give the song a jazz feel, which is enhanced by Danny Kortchmar's conga-playing. Perone also points out that the song uses many chords that include notes beyond the standard three-note triad.
Author Dave Thompson described the song as "slight." But Rudis considers it a "nice dreamy number." Author Ian Halperin regards it as the most daring song on Mud Slide Slim. Thirteen years after its initial release, critic Doug Robinson called it a "lesser known gem." Rolling Stone Album Guide critic Mark Coleman considered it the one song on Mud Slide Slim that wasn't sappy or flaccid. Taylor himself considers it "a sentimental song, but good."
"Long Ago and Far Away" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It reached number 12 in Canada, as well as number 9 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
- published: 16 Oct 2020
- views: 5757
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James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away (Lyrics) [HD]
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole ...
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem". The lyrics are in the video and below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been and what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas and bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end?
Why is this song I sing so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
Loving the love I love to love to love to love
Oh no, no, no, no
Songwriter: James Taylor
[Lyrics from LyricFind]
Personnel: James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, Danny Kortchmar – congas, Carole King – piano, Leland Sklar – bass guitar, Russ Kunkel – drums, Joni Mitchell – backing vocals.
Wikipedia states:
"Long Ago and Far Away" is a song written by James Taylor and first released on his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. It was the follow up single to You've Got a Friend and became a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in Canada, and made the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. It has also been covered by New York Voices and Johnny Mathis.
Taylor wrote "Long Ago and Far Away" in 1970, about a year before it was recorded for Mud Slide Slim. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals and Carole King plays piano. It is a sad song that Taylor biographer Timothy White calls "among the most wistful of Taylor's vast catalogue of secular hymns." The theme of the song is how things don't turn out as planned, how dreams don't usually match the ultimate reality and how expectations don't last. The lyrics describe a young man whose dreams have not come true. The lyrics evoke a motif common in Taylor's songs, that of the sea and sailing away for one reason or another. Other images in the lyrics include "tender dreams" and "broken glass." Towards the end of the song the singer asks why his song is so sad. The phrase "long ago and far away" never appears in the lyrics. Rather, Taylor sings that "Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game." In 1998 Taylor noted that the lyrics in the second verse "Love is just a word I've heard when things are being said" was the "most coherent" part of the song for him at that time, stating that "it is a musing on the nature of expectations, and how they don't last.
Critic Al Rudis notes a resemblance between some of the melody of "Long Ago and Far Away" and that of "Sunny Skies," a song from Taylor's prior album Sweet Baby James. Journalist Peggy Mulloy Glad regards it as an example of how Taylor can use his vocal and guitar playing to "communicate the pain, melancholy and desires that most people experience but few can express." Musicologist James Perone explains that one of Taylor's means of achieving this is that "some of the melodic notes touch and linger on the upper extensions of the chords. He explains that this may be heard as mild dissonances, which may imply sadness. The dissonances also give the song a jazz feel, which is enhanced by Danny Kortchmar's conga-playing. Perone also points out that the song uses many chords that include notes beyond the standard three-note triad.
Author Dave Thompson described the song as "slight." But Rudis considers it a "nice dreamy number." Author Ian Halperin regards it as the most daring song on Mud Slide Slim. Thirteen years after its initial release, critic Doug Robinson called it a "lesser known gem." Rolling Stone Album Guide critic Mark Coleman considered it the one song on Mud Slide Slim that wasn't sappy or flaccid. Taylor himself considers it "a sentimental song, but good."
"Long Ago and Far Away" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It reached number 12 in Canada, as well as number 9 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
https://wn.com/James_Taylor_Long_Ago_And_Far_Away_(Lyrics)_Hd
James Taylor sings 'Long Ago and Far Away' from his 1971 Warner Bros. album 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'. Joni Mitchell is on backing vocal and Carole King on piano. One music critic called this song a "lesser known gem". The lyrics are in the video and below with comments about the song.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/9-Images/WAV]
Long Ago and Far Away (Singers: James Taylor (Joni Mitchell))
Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end?
Why is this song so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been and what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas and bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end?
Why is this song I sing so sad?
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
Loving the love I love to love to love to love
Oh no, no, no, no
Songwriter: James Taylor
[Lyrics from LyricFind]
Personnel: James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, Danny Kortchmar – congas, Carole King – piano, Leland Sklar – bass guitar, Russ Kunkel – drums, Joni Mitchell – backing vocals.
Wikipedia states:
"Long Ago and Far Away" is a song written by James Taylor and first released on his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. It was the follow up single to You've Got a Friend and became a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in Canada, and made the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. It has also been covered by New York Voices and Johnny Mathis.
Taylor wrote "Long Ago and Far Away" in 1970, about a year before it was recorded for Mud Slide Slim. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals and Carole King plays piano. It is a sad song that Taylor biographer Timothy White calls "among the most wistful of Taylor's vast catalogue of secular hymns." The theme of the song is how things don't turn out as planned, how dreams don't usually match the ultimate reality and how expectations don't last. The lyrics describe a young man whose dreams have not come true. The lyrics evoke a motif common in Taylor's songs, that of the sea and sailing away for one reason or another. Other images in the lyrics include "tender dreams" and "broken glass." Towards the end of the song the singer asks why his song is so sad. The phrase "long ago and far away" never appears in the lyrics. Rather, Taylor sings that "Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game." In 1998 Taylor noted that the lyrics in the second verse "Love is just a word I've heard when things are being said" was the "most coherent" part of the song for him at that time, stating that "it is a musing on the nature of expectations, and how they don't last.
Critic Al Rudis notes a resemblance between some of the melody of "Long Ago and Far Away" and that of "Sunny Skies," a song from Taylor's prior album Sweet Baby James. Journalist Peggy Mulloy Glad regards it as an example of how Taylor can use his vocal and guitar playing to "communicate the pain, melancholy and desires that most people experience but few can express." Musicologist James Perone explains that one of Taylor's means of achieving this is that "some of the melodic notes touch and linger on the upper extensions of the chords. He explains that this may be heard as mild dissonances, which may imply sadness. The dissonances also give the song a jazz feel, which is enhanced by Danny Kortchmar's conga-playing. Perone also points out that the song uses many chords that include notes beyond the standard three-note triad.
Author Dave Thompson described the song as "slight." But Rudis considers it a "nice dreamy number." Author Ian Halperin regards it as the most daring song on Mud Slide Slim. Thirteen years after its initial release, critic Doug Robinson called it a "lesser known gem." Rolling Stone Album Guide critic Mark Coleman considered it the one song on Mud Slide Slim that wasn't sappy or flaccid. Taylor himself considers it "a sentimental song, but good."
"Long Ago and Far Away" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It reached number 12 in Canada, as well as number 9 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
- published: 06 Apr 2021
- views: 4094
3:01
James Taylor - Long Ago and Far Away (BBC in Concert, Nov 13, 1971)
"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early 1970s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1971, James was 23 years old a...
"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early 1970s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1971, James was 23 years old and appeared for the second time on "In Concert."
In this restored footage, James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away". This song was released earlier that year on this third studio album "Mudslide Slim And The Blue Horizon."
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved. Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: https://bit.ly/3jApW2o.
LYRICS
Long Ago And Far Away by James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
Why is this song so sad
These are the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
Is just a word I’ve heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
Why is the song I sing so sad
Dreaming the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
To love to love to love
Oh no no no no
#JamesTaylor #JT #LongAgoAndFarAway
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"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early 1970s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1971, James was 23 years old and appeared for the second time on "In Concert."
In this restored footage, James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away". This song was released earlier that year on this third studio album "Mudslide Slim And The Blue Horizon."
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LYRICS
Long Ago And Far Away by James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
Why is this song so sad
These are the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
Is just a word I’ve heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
Why is the song I sing so sad
Dreaming the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
To love to love to love
Oh no no no no
#JamesTaylor #JT #LongAgoAndFarAway
🎵 NEW ALBUM 🎵
https://found.ee/JTAmericanStandard
🌟 FOLLOW JAMES ON SOCIAL 🌟
https://www.facebook.com/JamesTaylor/
https://www.instagram.com/jamestaylor_com/
https://twitter.com/jamestaylor_com
🌐 VISIT THE WEBSITE 🌐
https://www.jamestaylor.com/
✉️ JOIN THE MAILING LIST ✉️
https://www.jamestaylor.com/mailinglist/
🎸 FREE GUITAR LESSONS BY JAMES 🎸
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- published: 04 Mar 2022
- views: 140031
0:34
LOOK at ELVIS' HANDS as he LEAVES STAGE FOR THE LAST TIME EVER...it's a KARATE Signal #shorts
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As Elvis leaves the stage in his final co...
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As Elvis leaves the stage in his final concert tour, he makes a hand gesture. I can reveal that it is a KARATE hand gesture- specifically KENPO KARATE. Now, there is a lot fake news that it is something more sinister, but Elvis made a similar gesture before this concert as he was waiting backstage. Perhaps the reason Elvis made this gesture is that Kenpo master Ed Parker was his bodyguard for this tour. Ed can be seen just behind Elvis as he leavers the stage. This was Elvis' last-ever concert tour; this sensational clip is from Rapid City June 21, 1977 and was one of the shows which was professionally filmed for TV. The tour ended on June 26 with a great show in Indianapolis, but sadly it was not professionally filmed. Long Live The King!
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J.R. as Elvis- OFFICIAL LINKS:
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►YouTube (Channel 2): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpoMYZq4C3bQrKSnC71mIw
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As Elvis leaves the stage in his final concert tour, he makes a hand gesture. I can reveal that it is a KARATE hand gesture- specifically KENPO KARATE. Now, there is a lot fake news that it is something more sinister, but Elvis made a similar gesture before this concert as he was waiting backstage. Perhaps the reason Elvis made this gesture is that Kenpo master Ed Parker was his bodyguard for this tour. Ed can be seen just behind Elvis as he leavers the stage. This was Elvis' last-ever concert tour; this sensational clip is from Rapid City June 21, 1977 and was one of the shows which was professionally filmed for TV. The tour ended on June 26 with a great show in Indianapolis, but sadly it was not professionally filmed. Long Live The King!
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J.R. as Elvis- OFFICIAL LINKS:
►Support J.R. on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JRasELVIS
►YouTube (Channel 1): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKSRTqgsOZhWAqmG0C0M4A
►YouTube (Channel 2): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpoMYZq4C3bQrKSnC71mIw
- published: 09 Sep 2021
- views: 7920268
8:18
Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made It Obvious
Ed Sullivan, an iconic figure in American television history, was the host of The Ed Sullivan Show a groundbreaking variety show that aired from 1948 to 1971. T...
Ed Sullivan, an iconic figure in American television history, was the host of The Ed Sullivan Show a groundbreaking variety show that aired from 1948 to 1971. Throughout its run, Sullivan became known for showcasing a diverse range of performers and guests, from musicians to comedians, actors, and more. However, like any show host, Sullivan had his preferences and individuals he did not particularly favor, leading to a few notable bans and strained relationships with certain guests.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Elvis Presley
01:46 - Buddy Holly
03:20 - The Doors
05:12 - Bo Diddley
06:20 - Bob Dylan
07:31 - Sam Cooke
08:11 - Outro
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According to an article from The Vintage News titled "The Ed Sullivan Show: The Banned Celebrities," there were a handful of celebrities who were not welcomed on Sullivan's show. One such individual was Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, who faced resistance from Sullivan due to his perceived rebellious image and the controversy surrounding his provocative performances. Sullivan eventually invited Presley on his show, leading to one of the most iconic appearances in television history.
Another guest who faced Sullivan's reluctance was Buddy Holly, an influential rock and roll musician. Sullivan had reservations about Holly's band's unconventional appearance, but Holly's undeniable talent and rising popularity ultimately led to him being featured on the show.
Despite these instances of hesitancy and bans, it's important to recognize that Ed Sullivan was known for promoting and showcasing a diverse array of talent, particularly during a time when racial and cultural prejudices were prevalent. He provided a platform for many African-American and international acts, breaking down barriers and contributing to the integration of popular culture.
While Ed Sullivan did have reservations and bans on certain guests, his show played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American entertainment by featuring a wide spectrum of performers and breaking down racial and cultural barriers during a crucial period in history.
FactsVerse presents: Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made it Obvious
Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made It Obvious
https://wn.com/Ed_Sullivan_Couldn’T_Stand_This_Singer,_He_Made_It_Obvious
Ed Sullivan, an iconic figure in American television history, was the host of The Ed Sullivan Show a groundbreaking variety show that aired from 1948 to 1971. Throughout its run, Sullivan became known for showcasing a diverse range of performers and guests, from musicians to comedians, actors, and more. However, like any show host, Sullivan had his preferences and individuals he did not particularly favor, leading to a few notable bans and strained relationships with certain guests.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Elvis Presley
01:46 - Buddy Holly
03:20 - The Doors
05:12 - Bo Diddley
06:20 - Bob Dylan
07:31 - Sam Cooke
08:11 - Outro
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According to an article from The Vintage News titled "The Ed Sullivan Show: The Banned Celebrities," there were a handful of celebrities who were not welcomed on Sullivan's show. One such individual was Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, who faced resistance from Sullivan due to his perceived rebellious image and the controversy surrounding his provocative performances. Sullivan eventually invited Presley on his show, leading to one of the most iconic appearances in television history.
Another guest who faced Sullivan's reluctance was Buddy Holly, an influential rock and roll musician. Sullivan had reservations about Holly's band's unconventional appearance, but Holly's undeniable talent and rising popularity ultimately led to him being featured on the show.
Despite these instances of hesitancy and bans, it's important to recognize that Ed Sullivan was known for promoting and showcasing a diverse array of talent, particularly during a time when racial and cultural prejudices were prevalent. He provided a platform for many African-American and international acts, breaking down barriers and contributing to the integration of popular culture.
While Ed Sullivan did have reservations and bans on certain guests, his show played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American entertainment by featuring a wide spectrum of performers and breaking down racial and cultural barriers during a crucial period in history.
FactsVerse presents: Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made it Obvious
Ed Sullivan Couldn’t Stand This Singer, He Made It Obvious
- published: 14 Oct 2023
- views: 1395653
2:55
Are These Albums 10s #shorts
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- published: 20 Jan 2023
- views: 830275
3:02
James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY" Live at The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY"
Live at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, March 1994.
Specially shot for the music series “Loudon and Co”, presented by Loudo...
James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY"
Live at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, March 1994.
Specially shot for the music series “Loudon and Co”, presented by Loudon Wainwright III. BBC Scotland.
With an impeccable band - Carlos Vega on percussion, Don Grolnick on piano, and Jimmy Johnson on bass.
Director: Maureen White
Producer: May Miller
To catch up on news, forthcoming gigs, videos and guitar lessons from James Taylor please visit: https://www.jamestaylor.com/home/
Also, it would be utterly remiss not to point you in the direction of Leland Sklar, bassist on many seminal recordings of the 20th Century including JT, an inspiration to many, and the backbone of so many seriously great recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw
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James Taylor "LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY"
Live at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, March 1994.
Specially shot for the music series “Loudon and Co”, presented by Loudon Wainwright III. BBC Scotland.
With an impeccable band - Carlos Vega on percussion, Don Grolnick on piano, and Jimmy Johnson on bass.
Director: Maureen White
Producer: May Miller
To catch up on news, forthcoming gigs, videos and guitar lessons from James Taylor please visit: https://www.jamestaylor.com/home/
Also, it would be utterly remiss not to point you in the direction of Leland Sklar, bassist on many seminal recordings of the 20th Century including JT, an inspiration to many, and the backbone of so many seriously great recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw
More from this rare concert coming soon, so please remember to SUBSCRIBE!
- published: 31 Dec 2020
- views: 12078